Importing new questions

This function allows you to import questions from
external text files, uploaded through a form.

A number of file formats are supported:

GIFT format

GIFT is the most comprehensive import format available for importing
Moodle quiz questions from a text file. It was designed to be an easy
method for teachers writing questions as a text file. It supports Multiple-Choice,
True-False, Short Answer, Matching and Numerical questions, as well as insertion
of a _____ for the "missing word" format. Various question-types can be
mixed in a single text file, and the format also supports line comments, question names,
feedback and percentage-weight grades. Below are some examples:

Aiken format

The Aiken format is a very simple way of creating multiple choice questions using a very clear human-readable format. Here is an example of the format:

What is the purpose of first aid?
A. To save life, prevent further injury, preserve good health
B. To provide medical treatment to any injured or wounded person
C. To prevent further injury
D. To aid victims who may be seeking help
ANSWER: A

Blackboard

Course Test Manager

This module can import questions saved in a Course Test Manager test bank.
It relies on different ways of accessing the test bank, which is in a Microsoft Access
database, depending on whether Moodle is running on a Windows or Linux web server.

On Windows it lets you upload the access database just like any other data import file.

On Linux, you must set up a windows machine on the same network with the Course Test
Manager database and a piece of software called the ODBC Socket Server, which uses XML
to transfer data to moodle on the Linux server.